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ZIP Code 48862

Gratiot, Michigan

FIPS 48862

Juniper

ZIP Code 48862 is in the top 16% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 12th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$75,800

Lower than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

65.2

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

59

Median Age

32.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$75,800

Lower than 88%

Median Property Tax

$1,438

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.47

Lower than 84%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

80.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

17.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

47

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

11.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

156.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

34.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

39.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

65.2

Near median

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 48862: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 48862?
The median home value in ZIP Code 48862 is $75,800, lower than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 48862?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 48862 is $1,438, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 48862 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 48862 cost about 1.47× the median household income, lower than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 48862?
ZIP Code 48862 averages 47°F year-round, summer highs near 80.2°F, winter lows around 17.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 39.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 48862 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 48862's FEMA National Risk Index score is 65.2 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is tornado.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →